[03-24-2022] San Bernardino County, CA – One Killed, Another Injured After a Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Victorville

One person was killed while another was hurt following a traffic collision involving a motorcycle in Victorville on Thursday night, March 24, 2022.

The fatal collision occurred on Rodeo Drive and Lariat Road, near Doris Davies Park, at approximately 7:57 p.m.

The motorcycle riders were traveling at high speeds on the southbound lanes of Rodeo drive when one of the motorcycles broadsided a Dodge Durango that was exiting a private driveway.

The other motorcycle tried to swerve to avoid the Dodge but crashed into a nearby parked Nissan Altima.

The motorcycle rider that broadsided the Dodge was fatally injured in the crash. Despite the life-saving measures of the emergency personnel, the rider succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Meanwhile, the other motorcycle rider sustained unspecified injuries in the crash and was taken to a nearby trauma center for treatment. The Dodge driver was uninjured in the crash.

Local authorities are further investigating the case. Anyone that can give more information about the accident is asked to contact Deputy R. Castillo, Deputy M. Lee, or Deputy G. Palacios at the Victorville Sheriff’s Station at 760-241-2911.

Fatal Motorcycle Crash Statistics

Motorcyclists are responsible for 11% of all road incidents in the United States, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There were 82,000 motorcycle injuries and 4,985 motorcycle deaths in 2018.

This figure is not unexpected, given that motorcyclists are 16 times more likely to be wounded or killed in a car accident than passengers in enclosed vehicles.

Helmets can help avoid major head injuries. Helmets are 37% effective in preventing motorcycle fatalities. The rest of their bodies, however, may still be vulnerable.

Unfortunately, motorcycle riders in California are not safe. California has one of the largest registered motorcycle populations in the country. There are over 800,000 registered motorcycles in California. In 2017, there were 16,505 motorcycle accidents on California roads, with 15,527 people injured and 541 people killed.

Motorcycle accidents are frequently caused by distracted driving, speeding, drunk driving, reckless driving, inclement weather, wrong-way driving, and failure to obey traffic laws.

San Bernardino County Accident Lawyers for Fatal Motorcycle Accident Victims

Following a motorbike accident that killed someone, the victim’s family may be filled with grief and emotional trauma. Some insurance companies might try to get them to settle for less money than they are owed.

Because most insurance companies want to pay out as quickly as possible, they usually give little help to people who have been hurt. To ensure that these insurance companies don’t take advantage of you, you should talk to a lawyer about your case.

An experienced San Bernardino County accident lawyer from Arash Law will explain all of your options and do a thorough investigation of the accident.

The goal of our trained legal team of accident experts is to get you the most money possible. Call us today at (619) 431-4840 to talk to an accident lawyer in San Bernardino County. Whether we meet in person or on the phone, all of our consultations are free of charge!